Viva Verdi!
People
VIVA VERDI! is an intimate glimpse into the lives of the celebrated opera singers and musicians currently living out their 'third act' while mentoring international music students who live among them at Milan's unique retirement home, Casa Verdi, built by renowned opera composer, Giuseppe Verdi in 1896. From these 'guests of Verdi,’ age 77 to 107, comprised of international opera singers, ballet dancers, musicians, conductors and composers, we hear an extraordinary array of personal and professional stories filled with music, magic and passion, and ultimately learn why Verdi called this remarkable home his “best work.” A blueprint for retirement homes, Verdi’s generous approach in caring for his colleagues in art, and the energy from the intergenerational exchange that permeates the house, makes Casa Verdi as forward thinking now, as it was then.
Who would love this
- ♥Opera enthusiasts, classical music lovers, fans of documentaries about artists and aging, individuals interested in stories of legacy and intergenerational connection, and those who appreciate heartwarming human interest stories.
Who might not
- ✗Viewers seeking fast-paced action, complex dramatic narratives, or films with a strong critical edge. Those who find opera or classical music inaccessible or uninteresting might not connect with the subject matter.
